Posted: January 14, 2005
 Plano’s “MLK 2005 Celebration” carries the theme “His
Vision, Our Mission.” It’s a vision not hard to applaud:
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Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism
or the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment. Life’s
most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?’”
Again this year, persons across the world will gather to celebrate the
life and legacy of a remarkable man, who changed the face of our nation
through his civic and courageous leadership and his true belief that persons
everywhere should have “dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.”
The Plano MLK Celebration Committee, a volunteer community service organization,
has planned a number of events to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. For additional information on these events, go to www.planomlk.org
All events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 15, Downtown Plano Area
The Annual MLK 2005 Celebration Parade, 10:00 a.m.
The parade will travel south on Avenue K from Parker Road to Municipal
Center (1520 Avenue K). Several outstanding bands will perform, with churches,
businesses, schools and other groups invited to participate in the parade.
11:00 a.m.: Program at Municipal Center
Immediately following the Parade, there will be a program in the City Council
Chamber, featuring gospel singer Linda Martin, recording artist Doc Gibbs,
and the Douglass Center Kids. A Health Fair is also featured, with several
vendors offering health screening and informational services.
12:00 p.m.: The day’s activities will culminate in a free luncheon
at nearby Douglass Center, 1111 Avenue H
Sunday, January 16, 7:00 p.m.
“ A Tribute to our Troops/An Evening Celebration”
Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Road
Fox 4 news anchors Clarice Tinsley and Steve Eager will emcee a community
program featuring the MLK All-Community Choir.
Monday, January 17
Beginning at 7:45 a.m., a free “Power Leadership Breakfast,” featuring
a discussion panel of state, municipal, community and PISD leaders will
be held. This will be followed at 10:30 a.m. with the “Youth Leadership
Forum,” featuring youth from high schools, church, cultural and civic
organizations in panel discussion. Both events are held at Collin County
Community College, Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway.Thursday,
January 20, 7:00 p.m.
Plano Independent School District Program, “Many Nations, One Community”
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
This annual program features hundreds of students, performers and speakers,
along with a spectacular costumed “parade of nations.” |